Bayonne, NJ · Hudson County
Application For Development And Variance Relief
This six-page application requests development approval and variance relief in Bayonne, and is filed by an applicant seeking to develop or change the use of a property.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to request development approval, such as site plan or subdivision approval, or variance relief for a property in Bayonne. The application asks for property and ownership details, the proposed development, requested relief, and supporting information, including a detailed statement and public notice materials. Applicant and property owner certifications appear at the end; the form says required service affidavits and proof of publication must be filed before the application is complete and a hearing can proceed.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking development approval or variance relief in Bayonne must complete this form and provide the requested property, ownership, proposal, and supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The final page has separate sworn-and-subscribed certifications for the applicant and owner; each signer must sign their certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the six-page Application for Development and review its requested information and certifications.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicable property, applicant, owner, proposed development, variance, and disclosure sections, and prepare required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant and property owner certifications on the final page.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer appears before the commissioned online notary and signs their sworn-and-subscribed certification.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the City of Bayonne.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bayonne. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the applicant and owner certifications notarized?
- Complete the form, then have the applicant and property owner sign their respective sworn-and-subscribed certifications before a commissioned online notary. Each signer must appear for their own notarization.
- Do I need to notarize both certifications?
- The final page has separate sworn-and-subscribed certifications for the applicant and the property owner. The form calls for both certifications, so each signer should sign before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this Bayonne application?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization for its notaries since October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Ask the receiving office about its submission procedures.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The form requests a detailed statement explaining the application and proposed changes, a proposed public notice, and other materials as applicable. It says an affidavit of service and proof of publication must be filed before the application is complete.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the application and required supporting materials to the City of Bayonne for the development review process. The form describes the application and hearing requirements; confirm with the municipality if unsure.